Friday, July 31, 2009

This is going to be the new man in my life. He is coming home on a trial basis, but I am sure we will keep him. The onwe is a little green and he is a little more for her than what she is ready for. We are picking him up tomorrow morning and I can't wait to ride. I have been riding my friends horses for a while and am ready to get on my own!

Monday, July 20, 2009

This is a small bag made by using the basic solid granny square. I used an H hook and worsted weight yarn. But anything really will do. Gauge is not important. It can be made larger or smaller by changing hook size or by changing the number of rows. You will need to know how to do a front post double crochet-FPDC and a back post double crochet-BPDC A button for closing if desired

With H hook and ww yarn Main color

Basic solid granny

Rnd 1) ch4, sl st to first ch to form circle, ch3, 2dc in circle, * ch2, 3dc in circle, repeat from * 2 more times, join to top of ch3Rnd 2) ch2,(ch2 does not count as first dc through granny square) dc in same st and in next 2sts, * [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch 2 space (corner made), dc in next 3sts, repeat from * around , join to top of first dc skipping first ch2Rnd 3) ch2, dc in same st and in each st to corner ch2 space,* [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in corner, dc in next st and in each st accross to next corner, repeat from * to last corner, make corner, dc in next st and in remaining sts to first dc, sl st to joinRnd 4-6) Repeat Rnd 3 increasing happens in the corner. changing to CC Rnd 7 and 8) Repeat Rnd 3 Fasten off Fold square in half and sl st or whip st sides together

Top borderRnd 1) attach yarn at a corner of the square, ch 2 (which NOW counts as first dc), dc in nest st and in each st aroundRnd 2) ch2,* FBDC in next st, BPDC in next st, repeat from * around, join to top of ch2Rnd 3) Repeat Rnd 2Rnd 4) ch2,* FPDC in next st, BPDC in next st, repeat from * for a total of 15 sts, ch1, skip next st,(button hole made) FPDC in next st, BPDC in next st around to end of rnd, sl st to top of ch2Rnd 5) ch1, sc in same st as join, sc in each st around join and fasten off, weave in ends.

For a strap I used a P hook and 4 strands of yarn held together and chained about 60 attaching at sides of bag. Add a button of your choice and fill with Little Pet shop pets :o)

Please link back to my page if you choose to use my pattern, but feel free to gift, sell for craft fairs or whatnot of your own projects.. Happy Hooking!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

This is modeled by my 4 year old. It is made for my niece who is about 5. I used a no name yarn, but it's similar to Bernat Baby Coordinates. Knitting needles size 15, using two starnds held together. I used a botton as a closure for the top.

Cast on 40stsRow 1) knitRow 2) knitRow 3) knit 1, *yo twice, knit 1, repeat from * accross, knit last st.Row 4) knit 1,* drop both yo, knit next st, repeat from * accross, Row 5) knitRow 6) knitRepeat row 3-6 for desired lengthI had a total of 13 repeats for mine. This is easily adjusted by adding or subtracting stitches. The button I used was fairly large and fit through one of the holes made by the dropped stitches. I also cut lengths using two strands to make fringe at the bottom where the garter stitch rows are. Please link back to my page, but feel free to use my pattern to make and sell or gift your own projects! Happy Knitting

Thursday, July 16, 2009

I have spent some time in the past week with another love of mine.. We went to a horse rescue with the gilrs to check things out. And then this past weekend we rescued one from a farm that still needs to have more taken away. It's a sad thing to see, but it was nice to see one come home that very much needed it. These are pictures of some friends of mine that I get enjoy on a regular basis.

Friday, July 3, 2009

I made this to fit my 7 year old, her sister is modeling since this is a Christmas present. These are knitted on size5 (3.75mm) Double Pointed needles set of 4 and I used TLC Essentials in shaded denim

Caso on 36sts, 12 on each of three needles join to knit in the roundRow 1) knitRound 2) purlRounds 3-6) repeat rnds 1 and 2Rnd 7-16) KnitRnd 17) PurlRnd 18-27) knitRnd 28) purlRnd 29) knitKnit even until measures 6" (or desired length) from beginning round Thumb increase: Rnd 1) Increase in first st, knitting front and back of st, increast in next st, knitting front and back of st, knit around Rnd 2 and 3) knit around Rnd 4) knit front and back of first st, knit two even, knit front and back of fourth st, knit around Rnd 5 and 6) knit even around Rnd 7) knit front and back of first st, knit next 4sts, knit front and back of 5th sts, knit around Rnd 8) Place first 8 sts on waste yarn or st holder, cast on 4 sts to needle 3, join to knit around Rnd 9-13) Knit evenly Rnd 14) knit first 2 sts together, knit accross needle, needle 2, knit accross to last 2sts and knit 2 sts together, needle 3 knit accross Rnd 15-20)* Knit 2, purl 2 repeat from* around Fasten Off

Thumb: Place 5sts from wast yarn on N1, 3sts on N2, with N2 Pick up 4sts around gap, with N3 pick 4 more sts, attach yarn Rnd 1-3) Knit evenly Rnd 4-6) Knit 2, purl 2 around fasten off and weave in ends.

This is my original pattern, please don't sell as your own design, you may use your finished projects as gift craft fairs etc, but please give me/my website credit for the pattern. Thanks a bunch! :o)

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I am a SAHM with a lot of hobbies. I love photography and making things with my hands. I am wife to a Coca Cola Truck driver/volunteer firefighter and mom to three beautiful girls. We love spending time outdoors! if you would like to contact me about a pattern and you are not on ravelry please use this. jaymegliv3@yahoo.com I will be more than happy to help with any questions or fix mistakes you might have found.... I make lots!